The PM Podcast for Those Who Have, or Love, Tough Projects
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Never Wonder What to Say in a Meeting Again
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- Say less and make your point land
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- Clear language for tough, high-pressure moments
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The PM Podcast for PMs with a High Bar π»
The Project Management Happy Hour podcast shares wisdom from Kim Essendrup & Kate Anderson on being a great project manager without losing your mind. With a combined 50 years of experience between them, they share real world examples of projects gone wrong, gone right, and gone off the rails. You can take a quiz after listening to a podcast and earn PDUs to help keep your certification, and if you really want more people like you, the PM Happy Hour community will give you a place to grow with other like-minded Project Managers.
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Ep 116 β How to Quit Your Job and Completely Fail as a PM Contractor
Thinking about going contractor? Kate and Kim share how they each left corporate and made the leapβtwo very different stories with the same core truth.
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Ep 001 β The First 5 Questions to Ask When Starting a New Project
The answer your sponsor gives to this one simple question is the most telling statement about the project. Learn what it is and how to ask it.
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Ep 027 β Crucial Conversations: Oh Man, It Just Got Crucial
One of the toughest jobs of a PM is having difficult conversations. The ability to manage these can make the difference between success and failure.
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What Can You Expect from PM Happy Hour?
PM Happy Hour is all about being honest about the tough stuff and leveraging strategies to get your project done. Just because we handle hard problems doesn't mean we can't have fun! No matter what you get from us, you can count on three things:
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Get in, get what you need, and move out! Actionable strategies you can use today.
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Our approaches work across education, healthcare, tech, public sector, defense, construction and more.
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Stop questioning yourself and walk away knowing you're doing what needs to be done.
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I'm beginning my journey into utilizing these skills to supplement my work, and this podcast is an absolute must listen for anyone who is interested in learning more about how this process works.
They gently teach the language of corporate and project management without making me feel dumb, and they make me laugh along the way!
I am just getting into PM work and studying for intro certifications. Lucky for me, I stumbled upon your podcast, and you have been so helpful. You entertain as you educate.
If I did not have PM Happy Hour as a resource, I would be a lot more stressed. You're fun and engaging. I really need your expertise.
Just a great space where you are getting expert advice in a way that's approachable and fun, practical, genuine, authentic. You're not afraid to talk about the real things.
Kate & Kim are so highly competent and experienced. Hearing how you word things, how you put something in a log so it's professional⦠I want to be there in 17 years.
About Us
A Little About Us
Hi, we're Kate & Kim, and we host the Project Management Happy Hour podcast. Join us for practical, tactical tools and strategies you can use TODAY to help get your projects back on track.
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Have Fun and Improve Your Project Management, Even If That's Not in Your Job Title
You don't have to have "Project Manager" in your job title to be able to deliver anything. PM Happy Hour is all about getting things done, not about worshiping a methodology. Join us to talk honestly about hard project problems, learn new techniques to manage them, and have a drink with PMs who're just like you!
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